Alternatives to "big"

Bigger words for when "big" undersells the scale.

20 words

  1. 1. large adj. /ˈɫɑɹdʒ/

    a word used to describe things that are big in size, amount, or number; it can also refer to a specific size of clothing.

  2. 2. huge adj. /ˈhjudʒ/

    a common word used to describe something that is very large in size, amount, or importance.

  3. 3. enormous adj. /iˈnɔɹməs/

    a common word used to describe something that is extremely large in size, amount, or degree.

  4. 4. massive adj. /ˈmæsɪv/

    a common word for something very large or heavy; it can also describe something very serious or, in slang, a group of people.

  5. 5. gigantic adj. /dʒaɪˈɡænɪk/

    a word used to describe something that is extremely large or, in some informal situations, something that is very good.

  6. 6. immense adj. /ˌɪˈmɛns/

    a word used to describe something that is extremely large in size, amount, or degree.

  7. 7. vast adj. /ˈvæst/

    a word used to describe something that is extremely large, wide, or great in amount.

  8. 8. colossal adj. /kəˈɫɑsəɫ/

    extremely large or great in size, amount, or power. You use this to describe something that is much bigger than usual.

  9. 9. mammoth adj. /ˈmæməθ/

    extremely large or huge. You use this to describe something that is much bigger than normal, like a very big project or a giant building.

  10. 10. tremendous adj. /tɹəˈmɛndəs/

    a word used to describe something that is very large, very great, or very impressive.

  11. 11. substantial adj. /səbˈstænʃəɫ/

    a word used to describe something that is large in amount, value, or importance, or something that is solid and well-made.

  12. 12. considerable adj. /kənˈsɪdɝəbəɫ/

    a word used to describe something that is large in size, amount, or importance.

  13. 13. sizable adj. /ˈsaɪzəbəɫ/

    fairly large in size or amount. You use this to describe something that is big enough to be important or impressive.

  14. 14. giant n. /ˈdʒaɪənt/

    a very large person, creature, or thing; it can describe a character in a story, a huge company, or something much bigger than usual.

  15. 15. monumental adj. /ˌmɑnjəˈmɛnəɫ/

    a word used to describe something very large, impressive, or important — like a huge building or a massive achievement.

  16. 16. towering adj. /ˈtaʊɝɪŋ/

    extremely tall, especially compared to the things around it. You use this to describe buildings, mountains, or even people who seem very impressive.

  17. 17. expansive adj. /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

    covering a very large area or including a wide range of details. It can also describe a person who is very friendly and talks a lot.

  18. 18. extensive adj. /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/

    describes something that covers a very large area, includes a lot of information, or is great in amount.

  19. 19. spacious adj. /ˈspeɪʃəs/

    having a lot of room or space inside. You use this to describe a place where you can move around easily without feeling crowded.

  20. 20. Grand n. /ˈɡɹænd/

    one thousand dollars or pounds. You use this word when you are talking about money in a casual way.